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Mertroid Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/25/03 8:46am Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	HA! Oh Mace got Vera good there! A stupid, green creature like a Hutt trying to get away, not likely! And I loved the humor with Obi-Wan and C-3P0 of 3P0 having abilities to use the force. Very good, it's getting better and better! -----signature----- Vader breathing "Rise my friend....Yes my master" VADER ROCKS MY WORLD! He is the ULTIMATE VILLAIN OF ALL TIME! Nobody ever dis Vader here....or else.... "I find your lack of faith disturbing" choke
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/25/03 3:18pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	uppers, next post soon. -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Jan_Duursema Title: Comic Artist: -AOTC -Legacy -Republic Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 7/25/03 8:15pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Great story so far! Favorite characters--Aled and Mace (best of the best) I like this Padme much better than the other Padme...Not sure why though...The plot has me intrigued. Especially some things that are merely hinted at right now. I want to find out more about the pale blonde haired man (great description--got an immediate picture of him that I would love to draw) who was meeting with someone who has GOT to be Sith? Who is it--I must know more! Also got to know what Quinlan Vos' recording was about and why Yoda Skywalker has viewed it so often--what is the connection here? And what is the Old Sun Prophecy? You are going to tell us--right?
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/25/03 8:30pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Maybe Jan, you'll all just have to keep on reading to find out... -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/25/03 10:54pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Okay, here we go CHAPTER FIVE, Ripping and ready to go go go! ************************************* CHAPTER5 On the highest level of the Galactic Senate Hall, Supreme High Chancellor Antilles sat behind her desk reviewing one of her many in depth news feed transcripts from the past day’s events as her personal communications device activated, projecting the voice of Juvas, her aide. “Forewoman Antilles…” an audio voice chimed. Majel Antilles pressed down on her comm. transceiver. “Yes Juvas?” “Ambassador Amidala has arrived to meet with you Chancellor.” The rough voice replied. “Please see her in.” Antilles ordered as she rose from her seat to welcome her guest into the royal office of deep purple walls and warm trim. The large oval shaped entry door parted half way to allow the entrance of the Nubian Ambassador and her handmaidens, accompanied by Jedi Oden who was wrapped in a large brown robe that signified his universal peacekeeper status. An offset compared to the extravagantly dressed Amidala who was now in a cream colored frock that was layered by several detailed scarves and ponchos, her hair held up into a bun with many looping tresses supported by a golden tiara. “Ambassador, I hope you slept well last night considering the evening’s events?” “Of course Madam Chancellor…” Padme turned her gaze to Aled as she continued. “…with Jedi Oden at my guard how could I not?” she laughed lightly to the Chancellor’s amusement as Aled maintained his composure but managing to share a small glow of pride by Padme’s comment. “I cannot argue that point, Noble Aled and his family have often proven to me that they are quite remarkable individuals. He has his mother’s wisdom and his father’s strength.” Antilles gestured her hand at the two plush seats situated next to each other in front of her large desk. “Please have a seat, both of you.” Aled and Padme, still flanked by her loyal handmaidens, took their seats without much second thought as the Chancellor returned to her own much larger chair behind the muted purple desk. “Madam Ambassador, I’m quite positive that you are aware of the purpose of the Senate assembly in the next few days?” Antilles said in the clear tonality of a politician. Padme nodded in compliance as she spoke. “Yes Chancellor, we are finally adjoining to vote on whether or not the Unknown territory worlds should be further explored and any sovereign worlds we have already encountered should be allowed into the New Republic.” Aled was focused on the Chancellor as he calmly awaited her next words. “It is to the opinions of many that this action would create a new way to help combat the Sith threat which is opposed to our great society.” Antilles said in a manner of heavy hearts. “What do you believe Ambassador?” “My people feel it best that we welcome the Planets of the unknown territory into the Galactic assembly…” Aled’s eyes turned to the woman on his right not speaking out of turn but concerned by what he was hearing. “…Naboo has kept very close ties with a small system called Duconar and their leader who has been openly interested in long lasting relations between our worlds and seems to have much to offer the Republic itself.” She concluded, still hovered by her four loyal bodyguards and servants. “I see, in what way?” Antilles pressed. Padme took in a small breath before continuing. “From what I have learned, Docunar’s technology is highly integrated into their society, which means that they are subject to advancement and progress, especially in the scientific fields.” she placed her hands into the lap of her dress, folded one over the other into the shimmering fabric of her garment. Forewoman Antilles noted the Jedi’s hidden look at the Ambassador’s words. “Noble Aled, do you have any concerns you wish to express concerning this matter?” Padme turned her gaze at the Orveasian sitting next to her, his silver eyes dancing from her to the Chancellor as he answered. “I don’t believe it a wise course of action Chancellor…” this was not what either of the two politicians expected to hear from the Jedi Knight. “…it has only been twenty one years since the war with the Sith started and while they have not striked recently I sense it unwise to welcome any new powers into the New Republic.” “But why should the Sith War hinder the entrance of any new worlds into the republic?” Padme questioned in a voice that did not belong to a woman of her position, but Aled welcomed it fully. He turned his body to the left so he might better explain his opinion. “Over the past, the Jedi have tried to return to the Unknown Territories on sparse missions of exploration and investigation after the Battle at Umgul, but before our fleets could travel beyond the outer rim, they were met with Sith counter forces.” He saw Padme’s attentive eyes looking to him as she listened closing. “My father was the first to be sent in and investigate the expanse beyond our boarders due to reports from an unidentified source of suspected Dark activities in the region…” Aled bowed his head slightly in loss of the parent he never knew. “…He never returned from that mission…” Padme felt the urge to place her hand on Aled’s shoulder, but that would not fit her role as a dignitary. “…and so my mother, Master Skywalker, Master Chevacca and my former Master who was a Padawan at the time with his Master were part of an Investigation team to survey the Unknown territory to finish his mission and hopefully find my father.” He looked to the Chancellor. “The events become too complicated to tell now, but the mission was successful in confirming that the Sith do exist now, and it also led to the discovery of what my former Master calls ‘the Clones of Destiny.’” Antilles smiled as she peered to Padme by this remark. “I have heard this name before. I believe your master must be referring to the Clones left behind from Kamino like the Ambassador here.” “Yes.” Aled responded as he looked to the Ambassador. “It was the will of the Force that you and others like you were discovered M’lady.” “For this I’ am forever grateful to the Jedi.” She expelled in a voice not fitting to Amidala but rather as Padme. “A feeling shared by many people in the New Republic.” the Chancellor chimed. “Needles to say the matter of the Unknown territory worlds entering the Republic will not be resolved here, this is a problem for the Senate to fix.” “As it should.” the Jedi complied. “The Sessions will begin tomorrow afternoon.” The Chancellor returned the conversation to its original point. “Tonight the Galactic Senate will be holding a gala here in the Senate Hall to honor the guest representatives from the unknown territory worlds who have come to witness the conferences. May I expect your attendance Lady Ambassador?” the Chancellor ended with a warm smile. “I will be there tonight…” Padme grinned as she gestured to Aled. “…and Noble Aled will be escorting me to the gala as well.” This was news to the young Orveasian’s ears, he was aware that the Ambassador was going to be at the Gala and now that he was her personal bodyguard he of course would be at her side, but in what way did she intend for him to be at her side? “Unless he would prefer I go by myself and have me at a set distance while he employs his mandate?” Aled was put in an awkward position, one which no Jedi let alone any man is prepared for but he dared not turn away this opportunity. “It would be my pleasure M’lady.” She smiled, now light hearted by his response. “The feeling is mutual.” The Chancellor grinned, bowing her head looking down at her clasped hands on her desk, she was slightly embarrassed and felt out of place now. Not needing Jedi powers or magic to feel the chemistry between these two. “Well now that this has been settled. I must complete my work here before tonight.” Antilles stood up from her imposing seat and gestured her two blue clad guards at the door to open the office hatch. “I believe you have arrangements of your own to make for this evening. Good day!” she smiled warmly once more as the two stood. “Good day to you High Chancellor.” Padme said as she moved for the doorway, flanked by her loyal group of handmaidens. Aled took this moment to reflect his farewells to the High Chancellor. “The Force be with you, Chancellor Antilles.” “And may it also be with you Aled.” She said before returning to her chair and her duties. Aled began to pace behind the Ambassador and her entourage, the door sealing behind them as they and the handmaidens exited the room. Padme smiled to herself as she quickly looked over Aled’s robes. Not turning to Aled she questioned. “You are not going to be wearing that to the Gala? Are you?” and the door sealed behind them. Obi-wan Kenobi sat in the small meditation chamber high atop the main basin of the Jedi temple, legs crossed, hands on his knees and eyes closed focusing on the power of the Force, the river that runs through all creating an endless universe full of life surrounded by the glistening artificial lights of the uncountable buildings and towers that covered the horizon. His eyes twitching and fending off the wayward images that filled his mind, a mass bombardment of emotions, thoughts and feelings seemed to wash over the dreaming Kenobi as he searched for the one called Sedig. He had spent the past three hours in meditation, trying to find something that might lead him to the unknown Bounty hunter that Mace had informed him of only a few hours ago, but a dark presence always ended up clouding his perception. This was not new to any Jedi, the Sith had a reputation of hiding their true intentions from the Jedi but this only helped to prove the Darkside’s involvement oh the young Nubian Ambassador, no matter how oblivious it might be to everyone else. After many futile efforts to see past the dark barriers of the Force Obi-wan broke his trance, seeking anything to help ease his mind besides mental meditative techniques. Obi-wan walked to the exit hatch of the chamber combing his hair with his left hand as he let his head hang limb on his neck. ‘I wonder how Aled is doing?’ he thought to himself as he strolled the hall of the Jedi temple which led to the hanger. Large steel pillars passing him like large trees through a well tended garden. The marble floor reflecting Obi-wan’s cold, emotionless gaze right back at him until he came up to the Hanger entry hatch. Obi-wan waved his hand over the control panel and the door hissed open, gaining him access to the hanger deck. The Young Jedi knight paced quickly down to the main floor, passing an old Corellian freighter which was currently receiving a long overdue check-up by a man by the name of Yoda Skywalker. The Jedi Master sensed his former Padawan enter the large brightly lit room as he welded a new circuit conductor into the Millennium Falcon’s engines atop the main hull. He removed his metal face shield and shouted towards his old daydreaming apprentice. “Obi-wan!” The blue eyed knight searched to room a moment for the source of the voice which he quickly found on top of the ancient vessel in the center of the Bay deck. “Master!” He expelled with a jubilant tone as his former Master leaped off the over aged Falcon and onto the floor next to him, garbed in a dirty oil stained duty uniform. “Finally upgrading that old garbage heap of yours?” Obi-wan humored with a sly grimace. “That ship…” Skywalker waved his gloved hand at the Millennium Falcon, as Obi-wan secretly rolled his eyes as he received the old: “…has been in my family since the days of the Empire, it was present not only during the battle which destroyed the first Deathstar but it also helped to destroy the second one and fought in the battles against the Yuuzhan Vong as well!” “All the more reason I think it should be placed into the New Ossus Historical Artifacts Museum!” Obi-wan pointed out. “She was made to last forever…” Yoda argued. “Forever was about two thousand years ago.” Obi-wan injected before his Old Master could continue. “It is obvious that this argument will not be solved right now.” Skywalker concluded as he wiped smeared oil from his aged face onto his dirty tan sleeve. “How goes the investigation Obi-wan?” “So far…” the Jedi knight sighed as he tussled his hair. “…unsuccessful.” “You sound so sure of that conclusion.” Skywalker began to remove his gloves as he spoke. “Have you already given up on your search?” “No of course not.” Obi-wan acquitted in his defense as the Jedi master slid his gloves into one of his large pockets. “Then you cannot say it is unsuccessful…” Yoda remarked. “…not until it’s finished that is. Now it is simply more difficult than it may appear to be, perhaps there is more to it than you have prepared yourself to deal with?” “I never thought of it that way?” Obi-wan Kenobi, now encouraged by the words he just shared with his old teacher, was ready to face his search with a new objective, not so much to seek the killer but to find the motivation. “Thank you Master…” “Don’t thank me!” Skywalker retorted. “I’m too old to be thanked anymore! The Force merely gave insight that you needed.” The old Jedi broke into a small smile before he threw himself back to his work. “Now go, do what you must, my former Padawan and May the Force be with you.” They shook hands in a manner not becoming their true relationship as teacher and student, but none the less, Obi-wan could not be more thankful for the views of Yoda, his Master and only father figure “And May it also be with you Master.” The younger of the two broke the contact and ran to his speeder. Now with the drive he needed Obi-wan was ready to face the investigation with a new hope. Gokas Sedig sat on the large couch of his hidden safe house, lights from the city littering the room with skinny sections of glow, parted by the small curtained windows. In the lap of a secret luxury with all the drinks his several livers could handle and he was bored as hell. “When is he going to get here?” he questioned to the empty bottle of Juri juice in his hand, a bit tipsy from drinking all of its contents. “I’m already here?” a voice said from the darkness. Gokas snapped his head to the left where he heard the sound originate. “Well?” he inquired in a light hearted but business mannered tone. “What does your boss want me to do now?” A figure immerged from the shadows, with huge broad shoulders which were amplified by even larger layer of black armor, his cloak and suit as dark as the shadows he came from. Darth Vader stood before the lowly bounty hunter as a tyrant before his servant. “The plans for the Ambassador have changed.” He dictated. “How so?” Gokas said, cocking his purple haired brow with fear that this change would affect his pay more than anything else. “We are to kidnap Ambassador Amidala as oppose to terminating her life.” Vader made clear. “Wait one minute! What’s with this we business?” Gokas injected with a slight roar in his voice. “You will be assisting me in this venture.” Vader returned as he pulled a small text panel from his utility belt. “This touch screen contains all the details you will need to know. Study it well, we will take her tonight!” “Fine, but the Ambassador has Jedi protection what are ‘we’ going to do about them?” The question was frightening enough but what Sedig heard Vader say next really rattled his nerves. “Don’t worry about the Jedi I can handle them!” ************************************* Okay? Thoughts? Anyone? You know you wanna tell me what you think. you really do. it's eating away at you. It really is. -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Jazz_Skywalker Registered: Aug '02	Date Posted: 7/26/03 7:19am Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Very interesting... up! JS -----signature----- currently working on NaNo 2007 (won) 11/24: 50,000+!
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Mertroid Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/26/03 7:42am Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	I loved the humoring with the Jedi arguing with Obi-Wan about the Falcon. That was funny. And so some people know already the connection of Amidala and Aled, this is getting interesting. Darth Vader...I'm liking it, I can't wait to read more! -----signature----- Vader breathing "Rise my friend....Yes my master" VADER ROCKS MY WORLD! He is the ULTIMATE VILLAIN OF ALL TIME! Nobody ever dis Vader here....or else.... "I find your lack of faith disturbing" choke
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/26/03 5:41pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Thanks guys I'm glas you all enjoy it the next chapter will be up later tonight. -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/26/03 6:50pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Okay another chapter, I'mm currently half way through writing Cahpter 8 Right now. But in the mean time, here is the sixth to keep you all from waiting on a good story. ************************************ CHAPTER 6 Coruscant was by all measures the brightest planet in the galaxy, it had been said that the lights from her surface, could be seen as far as Tatooine on any given night. Her towering monoliths of illumination and artificial glow are a complete tribute to the endless extent of the Republic’s ingenuity and its citizen’s dexterity towards progress. After the great Yuuzhan Vong War, during the early days of the Skywalker Era, Coruscant was left in ruins, with billions dead on the planet alone and her buildings reduced to mere dust. The republic questioned whether or not to return to the capital world after the war but the citizens of Coruscant, like Luke Skywalker and many of his own family didn’t give up on her so easily. It only took thirty years before all the restoration was finished, restoring most of the planet to her prior condition. A grand feat indeed by anyone’s standards, one that would not have happened if not for the Jedi people themselves who earned the respect of the Coruscant people and the Republic as a whole, due to their efforts in spearheading this campaign, The Jedi have also reestablished their role as the Peace keepers of the universe and their identity as a sovereign race. The planet today serves as a constant reminder of the New Republic’s strength and will to live on for the prospects of peace and prosperity. Lighting the night sky of endless worlds within the galaxy like a great star, always shining, never seceding into the darkness of the universe but this never kept darkness from trying to smother that light. Midday of Coruscant, Chancellor Greesure, one of five other residing members of the Senate high chancellors board was waiting on the main deck of a landing platform that hovered low between several prominently tall skyscrapers in hopes of avoiding any other attacks, like the attempt on Ambassador Amidala’s life, only a day ago. Being the high ranking official that he is, Greesure was flanked by his own ensemble of personal guards all clad in the uniform blue armor and cloaks that set them apart from the average New Republic law enforcers. Suddenly, one of the guard’s communiqués broke the patient silence with the voice of a non-human space traffic controller. “Traffic controller-beta-niner-seven reporting: Duconar diplomatic vessel making its final landing approach.” “I copy.” the guard responded as a strange looking vessel came into the groups vision. It was solid black vessel, dark and imposing, which was shaped like a giant one-winged wedge, something that seemed a bit out of character from the peaceful descriptions of Docunan race, but they are also considered a very abstract race, and Greesure was assured that ‘black’ was a symbolic color of royalty, much like that of the Naboo which could also explain why each planet, given their far distance from each other have managed to keep ties together. Even during this time of War with the Sith and the limited journey’s into the unknown territory which Duconar lies at the edge of. As the vessel eased down onto the landing flat, Chancellor Gressure and his guards approached the Duconar transport as its main entry hatch slip open, revealing the Queen of the quest planet: Queen Lafonlo. Who was dressed in a Rose red coat that poured over an elaborate black gown that hooded over her head tightly around the edges of her face, concealing most of her tan forehead and all of her hair, Lafonlo was accompanied by only two of her own black armored bodyguards, who were much larger than their Coruscant counterparts, in build and in height with equally larger pulse rifles. Needless to say, Gressure was a bit intimidated. “Welcome your highness.” Gressure said in a diplomatic tone. “Greeting from the highest to you also Chancellor.” The Duconar royal returned in an exotic and rhythmic accent. “I hope your journey wasn’t too long.” Gressure said in a pitiful attempt to strike conversation. “Space travel is a ceremonial event on my world Chancellor.” Lafonlo looked over to the stocky Corellian with solid green eyes that were brighter than Coruscant’s own sun as the mass of Guards followed the duo to the speeder dock. “It is not so much a venture as much as it is an experience!” “Well…” Gressure became a little nervous not expecting this kind of answer to his common greeting, luckily for him the small journey from the royal’s ship to her speeder transport was at its end. “…here you are your highness. This taxi will take you and your guards to your penthouse across from the senate building and will return to pick you up when you are ready to arrive for the gala tonight.” Lafonlo gave a respectful bow as thanks to the chancellor’s gracious nature. “Good graces to you Chancellor.” Then she and her group of silent and somewhat menacing troops entered the large transport as the Chancellor headed for his own speeder to attend to his business back at the Senate offices before he himself prepared for the gala event. Lafonlo’s craft launched into the skies, dancing though traffic and between tall buildings like a needle through tapestry. This driver was skilled, indeed a great pilot but he was not only that and the Queen from Duconar knew this for a fact. “What do you have a report for me?” the man did not give any physical sign to look at Lafonlo, he just responded as a solder was trained to do when spoken to by his employer. “All is going as planned so far.” The dark haired bounty hunter injected with a stern sound resonating from his vocal cords. “Our boy has briefed his hired help and is preparing for tonight’s mission.” The royally attired woman gave a sinister smile to this response. “Good. That is just what I wanted to hear, are your plans set for tonight then?” “Yes.” The tan skinned man answered with an emotionless sound. “Ah of course, you’d think that after all these years I would have finally become accustom to your over prepared habits Captain Fett?” Lafonlo then began to laugh, belting out sharp painful bursts of noise that didn’t seem to bother Fett or her loyal guards, which she ended just as abruptly as she began. “Now let us prepare ourselves for this night will not be one to be forgotten.” * * * As dusk came to its fruition, Aled was undergoing something he could have never perceived he would as a Knight of the Jedi Order, dressing for a Ball. There Aled stood in the center of Ambassador Amidala’s penthouse quarters, on top of a small stool, bared down to nothing but his pants and under tunic as Padme’s two handmaidens: Sollta and Mitre attempted to find the proper ensemble for the young Orveasian man. “Is this really necessary?” He said in a neutral tone, trying not to sound ungrateful. “Yes.” The two women said in unison. The Jedi Noble gave a small sigh. This was the first time he had ever been fitted for a suit, he was unsure how to react but for some reason he felt a bit nervous. “You have nothing to worry about Jedi Oden.” The blue eyed Sollta assured. “Mitre and I will take your measurements and fit you for your clothes. All you have to do is stand there until we are done.” “Will this take long?” Aled questioned with calm sounding voice, even though he found no joy from the idea of this ‘fitting’. “As long as necessary…” Mitre shot back at him as she activated a small analytical scanner which would be used to record Aled’s measurements. “…now lift your arms out to either side.” Aled reluctantly complied, raising his arms out, very level, his powerful arms holding stiff as they floated in the air. The two women in the room couldn’t help but to take note of the handsome Jedi’s rather large muscles. “Like this?” “Yes that will do…” Sollta murmured as she gave a wide eyed expression to Mitre. Mitre, her brown eyes wandering over Aled’s firm features as she scanned them in a circling pace, managed to break a small awkward silence with a question she knew Sollta was dying to ask. “…so, Jedi Oden…” Mitre began to circle Aled’s position as the scanner took in his physical geometry. “How long have you known Madame Ambassador?” The brown haired girl hesitated not wanting to reveal her and Sollta’s inquiry, not yet at least. Aled could sense the earnest drive of curiosity which emanated from the two Nubians, not truly knowing what it was they sought to know, he went along with the offhand question. “Well, if I’m not mistaken. I first met Ambassador Amidala during the Asilon incident, six years ago when I was still an apprentice and I believe she a Senator’s aid.” “How did you meet?” Sollta added with a wiry smile as she began to sort through a small sample of fabrics that might be used for the Jedi’s new clothing. Eyes focused on the light haired Sollta, Aled complied. “That’s a bit complicated…” “That’s alright, we have the time.” Mitre assured having heard Padme’s half of the story a long time ago, she was eager to hear the Jedi’s take on the events. “Well…” Aled huffed, his arms still not budging as a result of strain, but more from his nervous approach on matters relating to him and the lovely Nubian dignitary. “…I do believe you both know about the events which led to the Asilon incident?” “Correct.” Sollta answered. “Alright then, I and Master Venad, along with my friend Mace and his Master were assigned to help settle the dispute between your people and the Asilon’s. My first day on Naboo, We were introduced to Senator Quel who happened to introduce us to his own Handmaidens and a young Aid by the name of Padme Amidala.” “Yes…and?” Mitre began to loose concentration with her scanner. “We happened to strike up a small conversation right there on the landing platform…” “What about?” Mitre injected as she slowed her pace to listen in on the Jedi’s words. Aled knew what the intentions of the little interrogation was for, he was slightly amused and decided that since theses women would be dressing him for tonight’s event he best comply unless they use this power against him. “If I remember correctly…she and I were discussing the striking similarities between Naboo and my homeworld: Orveaous. Their lush plant life, their great oceans and aesthetic architecture…” Sollta was seemingly entranced by the Man’s words. “Then what?” Aled rolled his eyes once more as he continued. “After a few minutes of senseless banter, I felt something in the Force, warning me of impending danger…” “And that was when the attack happened?” Mitre paused entirely as she and Sollta listened. “Yes, and without second thought. I pulled Madame Amidala to safety behind a nearby statue as my cohorts and the Nubian dignitaries evaded the blast as well.” “Really?” Sollta said in a disapproving tone which Aled didn’t need to sense with his Jedi skills unless he was without hearing. “That’s not how she says it…” Aled’s head cocked to the side slightly as he looked the fair skinned woman in the eye at what seemed to be an attack on his merit of an honest nature. “Pardon me?” “Oh no offense Jedi Oden” Sollta comforted, seeing how her comment might have been taken in spite “it’s just that Madame Ambassador said that you shielded her body with your own from the blast…” Aled parted his lips into a tiny smile upon hearing this revelation. “So, she already told about our first encounter?” “A few times actually…” Mitre said as she returned her primary focus to her task at hand. “…mostly of the dance at the Celebration the week after the Asilon incident. “Madame Amidala thinks very highly of you Noble Aled.” Sollta added as he removed a small sheet of black material from the fabric sampler. “So she still talks of me?” He said with earnest intrigue, his arms still holding their broad and open position. “Yes.” Sollta responded. “After six years?” Aled welcomed this surprise. “She is very fond of you. When she heard that you were to be knighted three years ago, she had arranged to attend your Ceremony at the Jedi Temple but her wok as an Ambassador demanded she stay on Naboo.” Sollta said, not realizing how much information she was giving the handsome Jedi. “I never knew…” Aled sighed. Then a high pitched beeping began to fill the room which was emitted from Mitre’s scanner. “We’re done Jedi Oden. You can relax your arms and put on the rest of your robes now.” The Jedi eased his arms down to their normal resting position at his sides, having never shown or felt any signs of tire as he stepped down from the pedestal to put on his discarded robes. The weight he carried being held in his heart. In the form of a single question he thought he had quelled years ago. ‘…does she care for me in the same way I care for her?’ Aled took a moment of quiet self reflection as he pulled on his over trousers. Soon the sounds of footsteps filled the room as Padme entered the living quarters. Aled didn’t notice her presence until she spoke. “How goes the fitting?” she said in a well punctuated tone. Aled turned with the Ambassador’s entrance with an awkward smile dawned on his face, realizing that his senses were put off guard by his own thoughts. Aled didn’t even detect Padme’s approach to his proximity which caught him a little off guard. “We just finished scanning Jedi Oden’s geometry M’lady. Soon enough we should be able to pick out a more suitable garment for tonight.” “Good to hear.” Padme said as she gazed over towards the handsome Jedi across the room, taking note of his firm geometry for herself before he pulled on his over tunic. “Am I to believe that you will be choosing my clothing M’lady?” he approached the ambassador as he fastened his belt around his waist, with a humoring tone projecting his words. Padme giggled at the Jedi’s inquiry. “First off, Aled. I asked you to address me as Padme when we weren’t in public, and unless you have any preferences to what you will be wearing tonight? Sollta and Mitre will see to that.” Aled felt surprisingly calmed by hearing Padme laugh. “As you wish M’lady. Padme it is then.” On the far side of the room, Mitre and Sollta were quietly enjoying themselves as they witnessed the secret displays of emotions sparring off between the Jedi and their Ambassador during their seemingly simple conversation. “When are we departing for the Senate Hall?” “We have four hours until the Ball tonight.” Padme assured Aled as the two began to walk down the hall, leaving her two handmaidens to their work. “I have an hour before I need to begin preparing myself for tonight’s party so I thought it would be nice if we could take this time to…” “…catch up?” the Jedi expelled, finishing Padme’s thought without reading her mind. This perplexed the Jedi knight, but not as much as the Ambassador’s first statement. “Yes.” Padme smiled. “But if the Gala is in four hours, then why do you only have an hour till you need to get ready?” Padme shook her head realizing how ridiculous her response might sound to Aled. “My work requires that I dress as royalty and that in itself is an elaborate and tedious task.” The two found a small, velvet couch at the end of the hallway near a large window that overlooked the great expanse of Coruscant’s many surrounding districts. Aled gestured his hand for Padme to sit, waited for her to take her seat first before he sat down to continue listening to her lovely voice. “One of the drawbacks to being an Ambassador I guess, while the clothing is exquisite, it sure does take a long time to put on, but it is every little girl’s dream to be treated as a queen I guess?” She shrugged, staring at the floor in a timid manner. Aled took a good look over Padme’s current clothing, which as far as he could tell, was a simple house coat that seemed to cover an intercity knit sweater and well accommodating skirt. The gloss maroon jacket went well down to her knees, barely covering her twin silk shoes. He knew from the look of her now, that she didn’t need anything artificial to enhance her beauty. “I don’t believe it’s what one wears on the outside that makes them beautiful.” He said, catching the young woman’s attention once more. “It’s what they are on the inside that should reflect how they appear to others.” He assured with a gaze that seemed to dive deep into Padme’s eyes. “I couldn’t agree more.” Padme was captivated by Aled’s proverb, which was something she had come to accept herself as a sole believer in. It was something that only served to heighten her attraction to the twenty year old Jedi, but were it not for her duties to her people, she would act upon this instinct. “But every occupation has its downs, being a Jedi must be no different than being an Ambassador at times?” “With our first encounter in mind, I can’t really disagree with that point.” Padme laughed at Aled’s joke, he joined in, finding joy from her amusement. Padme sighed as she began to speak over her laughter. “Thank you.” “For what?” Aled was struck by this unexpected comment. “For making me laugh, I haven’t done that in a while.” Padme said with an earnest look of appreciation on her face. “My work has been so tumultuous recently. I almost forgot how to laugh.” “How can you forget how to laugh?” Aled pressed, with earnest concern growing in him. “Sometimes I wonder that myself? Ever since I came into office, my life has just been overcome by work, and I rarely have anytime to myself or to spend in the company of friends. The only people I do have anytime with our my Handmaidens, they’re the closets things I have to friends really…” she smiled awkwardly. “…that is until you were assigned to be my protectorate.” Aled found a sense of personal respect from this, and as her friend he thought it best to give a suggestion that would better help Padme. “Have you considered a vacation?” Padme smirked to herself as she shook her head at the almost preposterous proposal. “Where would I go?” She sighed. “My work has sent me halfway across the Republic, I have seen all the worlds there are to see.” Aled pondered whether or not he should suggest it for a second before finally saying it. “Have you ever been to Orveaous?” “Yes actually, it is a beautiful planet Aled, it rivals Naboo in lushness and architecture.” Padme admitted. “You are fortunate to call it home.” “I am.” Aled agreed. “Few Jedi can say that they have a home nowadays, besides the Ossus district or other Temples off Coruscant.” He enlightened Padme, who showed an honest interest. “Home as we know it should be with the Force.” “So in essence, everywhere you go is home?” Padme inquired with a baser knowledge of the Force driving her. “Yes.” Aled nodded, sensing her mood begin to brighten. “I never thought of it that way.” She grinned a bit, staring out onto the skyline. The sun was beginning to set. Bright colors of crimson and violet danced across the clouds and shimmered off the buildings and eventually into the young Nubian woman’s eyes. “It’s not a vacation you want…” Aled pressed onto Padme, causing her to look at him in a manner of surprise. “What do you mean?” she replied, a bit taken by the Jedi’s unexpected words and somewhat confused. “…you want to go home.” He said with confidence, he could read every emotion she was emitting, much like an unwilling reader to an open book. “I can sense it, you are homesick.” The young politician sighed collecting herself before responding to Aled’s truthful observation. “I guess I am now that you mention it, funny I never thought of it before but it’s true.” “Do you consider Naboo home?” The Jedi continued asking questions in hopes to help ease Padme’s worn nerves. “In a way, I was raised there, my foster family is on Naboo and it was her homeworld.” “Her homeworld?” Aled was befuddled. “My template’s. The original Padme Amidala.” She clarified. “Oh…I see.” Aled almost slapped himself for his blind stupidity, but realized the simplicity in the mistake. “If it helps you in any way, I know both Obi-wan and Mace have had similar feelings on what they consider ‘home’?” Padme could see that Aled was trying his hardest to help her. He couldn’t really understand what she was going through even if Obi-wan and Mace were his closest friends and they had shared their feelings with him on this matter. He couldn’t really comprehend what a clone goes through, trying to live amongst those of normal birth. He was just trying to help her feel better and deep down inside, Padme wanted him to make her feel happy. “My life as a clone has been a little bit different than either Mace or Obi-wan’s. Being a politician assigned to represent a world she wasn’t born on has had its own tribulations.” “I see.” He said once again, nodding in a quiet defeat. “Where I come from is different than where everyone else comes from. During my days in primary school, I remember just before graduation, I was required to compose a paper based on one subject: How has your Legacy affected your plans for the future?” Padme shook her head as the painful memory returned to her. “I couldn’t do the assignment, my instructor understood why I couldn’t do the assignment and he suggested that I write the paper based on my foster family’s heritage but I couldn’t because it didn’t feel right to me. That was the first time I failed at something I did and that question has still been plaguing me. What is my legacy?” “Your Legacy is your own to make.” He answered, catching her attention before it could work to lower her esteem. “You have friends, you have a family, different than most but not all, and you know you have people who care for you. Where you come from shouldn’t matter. It’s what you leave behind.” Padme had never thought of it that way. “I guess your right.” She agreed. “It seems we do have much in common.” “Of course we do…” Aled blurted out inadvertently for some reason beyond his understanding at the time. “What do you mean by that?” Padme said, confused by the Jedi’s words. Now is when Aled wished that he could simply erase her mind of his clumsy tongue, but even if her will weren’t so strong he would never do such a thing to begin with, now was when his wits would have to save him. “…I only implied that we are all guided by the force, therefore we all have that in common with one another.” He could have patted himself on the back for such a great excuse. “Well…” Padme began to tense up her muscles, something was uneasy in her. Aled could sense it. “What’s wrong?” Padme peered out the window, purposely not looking Aled in the eye in fear that her words would offend him in someway, the last thing she would want to do. “…I don’t know what the Force wants of me, I just…it’s hard to explain…” “You believe that because you are a clone, that perhaps the Force has no purpose for you.” Aled answered it for her. “Yes…” She turned back to him, in a bit of awe. “…it appears that you have a way of finishing my thoughts for me Aled.” “Jedis are quite perceptive Padme.” Aled injected with a tone of modesty. “Not just that.” She replied. “There is more to it than that? Something I can’t quite tell?” The Orveasian couldn’t perceive what it was either, instead he was intrigued by the beautiful woman’s reference in regard to her own belief. “Do you believe in the Force?” he expressed with a cautious heart. “For the longest time I never really knew…” she paused, fearful of her own words. “…that was until I met a Jedi.” His eyes grew intense with welcomed shock. “Before I was an Apprentice Legislator on Naboo, the Jedi, to me were only a race of courageous warriors who I knew too little of to hold any objective opinion fore or against, but when I first met a Jedi I became enlightened to no end. Every word he spoke just glowed with an endless flow of spirituality. And I couldn’t help but be jealous of his faith.” All the while her mind replayed all the short but sweet experiences she shared with a much younger Jedi by the name of Oden. Aled was so transfixed with Padme’s words to even glimpse into her mind. He had to ask. “And who was this Jedi? Perhaps I know him?” “I wouldn’t be surprised if you did.” She laughed to herself, confusing Aled even more so than he was a moment before. Just then, Tuhmi appeared from around the vestibule, as if she had undergone a search. “Madam Amidala?” Padme turned to face her loyal Handmaiden. “Yes Tuhmi?” “We should begin preparing you for the gala.” She switched her focus to the Knight at her Ambassador’s side. “Jedi Oden, your suit will be ready in the hour.” “Thank you Tuhmi I will be there in a second.” Padme ordered. Tuhmi walked away back to the master bedroom, but not before shooting a wink at the Ambassador. Aled took good note of this curious action as Padme arose from the couch. “Well, duty calls.” They both smiled in silent amusement. “I guess I will see you in a few hours then?” Aled got up from the couch as well, now looking down to the brown haired beauty, staring at her with warm eyes. “Of course M’lady.” He bowed in a generous display of respect as she walked off to her room to undergo the tumultuous task of getting dressed. Leaving Aled alone with his thoughts, he felt a calming sense of assurance. Tonight would be a good night for him. What exactly for? Only the Force will tell. ************************************ so What do you think? Honestly? com'on tell me please?... -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Mertroid Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/27/03 9:17am Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Wow! That was great! It just keeps getting better and better with Aled and Padme. I really do like the clone Padme than the original. This ball sounds interesting. It was funny with the handmaidens asking Aled about the story with him and Padme. Very interesting and I'm looking forward to more. -----signature----- Vader breathing "Rise my friend....Yes my master" VADER ROCKS MY WORLD! He is the ULTIMATE VILLAIN OF ALL TIME! Nobody ever dis Vader here....or else.... "I find your lack of faith disturbing" choke
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/27/03 11:19pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	Okay Just finished writing Chater 8, hope everyone is enjoying what's been posted so far, please post your feedback if you aren't already it's welcome here trust me, but don't worry number seven will be up soon, tomorrow I thinks. -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Mertroid Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/28/03 8:27am Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	That's good to hear -----signature----- Vader breathing "Rise my friend....Yes my master" VADER ROCKS MY WORLD! He is the ULTIMATE VILLAIN OF ALL TIME! Nobody ever dis Vader here....or else.... "I find your lack of faith disturbing" choke
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 7/30/03 9:48pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	uppers -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/3/03 9:11pm Subject: RE: SW LEGACY:The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.pos
	I'll have another chapter up soon...don't worry, everyone I'm doing fine...if anyone is out there... -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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Sketkh Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 8/5/03 10:56am Subject: RE: The Balance, A New adventure feat: the ressurected Padme; Obi-Wan and Mace 2021 yr.post NJO
	READ ME! -----signature----- "The Force is true, anything else is a fool denying themselves the Truth!" Aled Oden Please Check My Bio For A List Of All My Finfics I Have Written. By Sketkh
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